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The Bank of England bottles it on interest rates
News Despite its own forecasts that UK inflation will hit 5% by next April, the Bank of England chose to hold British interest rates at 0.1%
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The Federal Reserve is printing less money – so why have markets hit record levels?
Analysis America’s central bank has started “tapering” – cutting back on its quantitative easing programme. But instead of markets falling, they’re hitting record highs. John Stepek explains what’s going on.
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Cryptocurrency roundup: bitcoin shrugs off China's ban
News The bitcoin price rose by almost 7% this week despite China banning virtually all cryptocurrency transactions. Saloni Sardana looks at the stories that caught our eye this week.
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The US Federal Reserve is about to rein in its money-printing – what does that mean for markets?
Analysis America’s central bank is talking surprisingly tough about tightening monetary policy. And it’s not the only one. John Stepek looks at what it all means.
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Gold regains some of its shine
News The gold price perked up this week, hitting a four-week high.
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So much for the taper tantrum
News Rather than throwing a tantrum at the prospect of a cut in US monetary stimulus, as confirmed by US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell, investors seem to have taken it al in their stride.
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Will Jerome Powell lay out a tapering timetable today? Probably not
Analysis Investors will be looking for clues on the future of US monetary policy at the Jackson Hole Event today. John Stepek breaks down what investors can expect.
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What are central banks planning to do – stay loose or raise interest rates?
Analysis Central banks are split on the future of monetary policy and the global recovery. Saloni Sardana looks at the stance of six of the world’s biggest central banks.
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US inflation spiked in June. Can this really still be transitory?
News US inflation spiked unexpectedly in June, raising the prospect that this isn't just a transitory post-pandemic phenomenon. Saloni Sardana looks behind the figures.
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